What is a Blood Platelet Count?
Platelets are tiny cells that are part of blood products and they are extremely useful in helping blood to clot. Their shapes are usually described as similar to discs, but each individual platelet can be shaped somewhat differently and the term “irregular” is often applied to describe platelet shape. When injury occurs that causes bleeding, platelets are like emergency medical technicians or first responders. They rush to the bleeding and along with certain vitamins, minerals and proteins, form clots so bleeding will stop.
